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1
Who passed the southern tip of Africa in 1498, I wonder who
Vasco da Gama
Prince Henry the Navigator
the King of Portugal
Mansa Musa
2
To teach their children about benevolent spirits, the Pueblos carved kachina dolls.
True
False
3
Which civilization created an accurate calendar between A.D. 300 and A.D. 900
the Cuzco
the Aztecs
the Mayas
the Incas
4
What did most scientists believe played the greatest role in helping the first humans arrive in the Americas
grasslands
forests
mountains
glaciers
5
Who could participate in the Athenian Assembly
adult males and educated women
elected representatives
adult males
adult females
6
Arab astronomers determined that the Earth
is a sphere.
is flat
Is the sun
contains oceans and deserts.
7
Native Americans had many traditions that reflected their belief in
adobe
spirits
Jesus of Nazareth.
potlatch
8
By 1498, which Portuguese explorer had passed the southern tip of Africa
Christopher Columbus
Henry the Navigator
Vasco da Gama
Mansa Musa
9
Godzilla was worshiped by nearly all Native Americans.
False
True
10
Which statement might be true about the role the buffalo played in the lives of the western Plains people
After crops, buffalo provided the most important food source
the people had little choice but to hunt the buffalo.
The buffalo was key to survival
The buffalo terrified the people
11
What impact did ancient Greece have on the founders of the American government
It developed the idea of following a code of laws
It introduced a democratic form of government
It emphasized that all people should be able to participate in government
It showed the benefits of creating a republican form of government
12
When did trade centers begin to appear in eastern Africa
around A.D. 1000
around A.D. 1500
around 3100 B.C.
around 1000 B.C.
13
What directions was the Silk Road from china
East
South
West
North
14
When did Europeans first make contact with Native Americans
A.D. 1000
A.D. 500
A.D.15000
A.D. 1500
15
What group of Mound Builders constructed the first cities in North America
the Hohokam
the Mississippians
the Anasazi
the Pueblos
16
Which of the following is another long-term effect that belongs in the box
gave Europeans control of the Holy Land
convinced many Europeans to become Muslims
inspired Europeans to look overseas for trade
taught Europeans how to produce a printing press
17
Who thought Christianity was a threat, but later embraced it
Lukas
Athenians
Moses
Romans
18
Muslims believe that God's word is contained in
oral traditions.
the hearts of believers.
the Koran.
the Bible.
19
According to the land bridge theory, people may have crossed into North America from Siberia because
they did not like living under the harsh rule of the Aztecs.
they were following the prehistoric mammals they hunted.
the glaciers in Asia had pushed them off their land.
they wanted to learn the new farming techniques developed in the Americas.
20
What was the main way in which Native Americans in North America passed on knowledge
through farming
through pictures
through writing
through storytelling
21
In which area did Native Americans hunt buffalo
the Eastern Woodlands
the Southeast
the Arctic
the Great Plains
22
In the 1400s, who had the world's largest empire
the Spanish
the Mayas
the Aztecs
the Incas
23
Who set up a center for exploration in the 1400s
the King of Portugal
Prince Henry the Navigator
Mansa Musa
Vasco da Gama
24
Which of the following is another long-term effect that belongs in the box
convinced many Europeans to become Muslims
gave Europeans control of the Holy Land
inspired Europeans to look overseas for trade
taught Europeans how to produce a printing press
25
Who led the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther King, Jr
European scholars
Pope Urban II
Martin Luther
26
In the Roman Republic, laws were made by
elected representatives.
the Emperor Octavian.
popular vote.
the Catholic Church.
27
Which was the first major world Religion to teach the idea that there is only one God
Christianity
Judaism
Feudalism
JESUS!!!!!
28
Which Native Americans hunted caribou
Arctic Region Native Americans
All of the above
Eastern Woodland Native Americans
Western Great Plains Region Native Americans
29
Which is the best description of the land of the eastern Great Plains
The land was dry and desert like.
The land was fertile and had river valleys
Buffalo roamed much of the land.
Large forests covered the land.
30
Some 8,000 years ago, gatherers in Mexico began
hunting
To beat their kids
wandering
farming
31
Which is the oldest civilization
Mayas
Aztecs
All of them
Incas
32
an advanced culture with science, cities, and industries
Muhammad
Joe
Civilization
Jesus
33
What was the most important long-term effect of the Crusades
There were nine of them
Europe was exposed to new ideas and possibilities
The Roman Catholic Church taught many people to read and write
Europe gained control of the riches and knowledge of the Holy Land
34
When did Europeans first make contact with Native Americans
around A.D. 1700
around A.D. 1000
around A.D. 1500
around A.D. 500
35
According to Jesus, who could obtain salvation
Christians
Everyone
Jews
No one
36
The Hohokam lived in the deserts of what is now southern Mexico.
False
True
37
Jewish teacher believed by many to be the Messiah
Civilization
Jesus
Joe
Muhammad
38
The Indians of the Southeast held a Green Bean Ceremony in late summer.
False
True
39
What conclusion can be drawn from this chart
Native American groups often traded with one another
Different types of fish and trees could be found in each area
Native Americans did not like to eat meat and fish
The environment of Native American groups influenced their food and housing
40
founder of Islam
Joe
Muhammad
Civilization
Jesus
41
Who among the Iroquois chose the clan's tribal chief
men
tribal elders
women
children
42
Each of the five nations of the Iroquois was made up of clans in which
Stinkards had to marry nobles
whales and seals were hunted from kayaks.
a Green Corn Ceremony was held each summer
women had great influence
43
In the Roman Republic, laws were made by
popular vote.
elected representatives.
the Emperor Octavian.
the Catholic Church.